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CONTRACT LAW
FOR NON-LAWYERS
2021
Critical tools for executives who authorise or
manage contracts
Brisbane: 16th June
Sydney: 18th June
Canberra: 21st June
Adelaide: 23rd June
Perth: 25th June
Melbourne: 20th July
Online: 28th June
About this Course
Konnect Learning’s Contract Law for Non-Lawyers is custom made for those who regularly encounter
contracts in their everyday role or business. It is designed to provide you with the essential practical
skills and knowledge to avoid financially devastating contractual errors.
By providing you with the latest legal updates and trends on contractual agreements and contract law
in Australia, you will have the skills and knowledge to confidently overcome the complexities inherent
in dealing with contracts in the corporate world.About The Presenter
ALAN PRASAD, Group Principal, Nexus Law Group
Alan is a Group Principal in the Sydney office of the national law firm, Nexus Law Group (www.nexuslawyers.
com.au). The former head of Australian Lawyers Network (which merged with Nexus in 2017), Alan is a highly
experienced and well respected corporate and commercial lawyer with 20 years of experience in private
practice, working with SMEs, medium-to-large national and international companies across Australia, Singapore,
New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Alan is passionate about providing practical, commercially-driven solutions, and regularly advises companies in
strategic acquisitions, business succession and dispute resolution.
ABOUT THE LAW FIRM:
As recognised innovators in the legal industry, Nexus Law Group is structured to deliver value to both clients and lawyers. Their unique
structure is designed to bring clients top-tier legal skill at significantly lower cost than the top tier. They are one of the few law firms that
are structured in this way. We also recognise and build on their traditional firm roots but are passionate about changing the industry for the
better we do this with a focus on real value, not merely the perception of it.
Key Benefits Of Attending
Understand the basics of contract Appreciate how to identify and Recognise how to discern risky
law, including contract formation and overcome common problematic clauses in a contract and how to
enforceability clauses before entering into a contract manage them
Efficiently draft contract terms that Effectively identify and resolve Comprehend legal risks when
reflect your company’s interests contractual breaches responding or issuing a tender
Who Should Attend
Konnect Learning’s Contract Law for Non-Lawyers is designed for professionals who regularly encounter contracts in their daily role
or through the operation of their business. This includes, but is not limited to, managers, chief officers, directors with responsibilities
including:
• Contracts • Projects
• Procurement • Programs
• Purchasing • Legal
• Commercial issues • Business development
• Assets • Office supply and coordination
events@konnectlearning.com.au | (02) 8294 2044 www.konnectlearning.com.auPhysical Course Logistics:
BRISBANE: 16TH JUNE SYDNEY: 18TH JUNE CANBERRA: 21ST JUNE
Cliftons Brisbane Cliftons Sydney Cliftons Canberra
3/288 Edward St, Brisbane City 60 Margaret Street, Sydney 2/10 Moore St, Canberra
QLD 4000 NSW, ACT 2601
ADELAIDE: 23RD JUNE PERTH: 25TH JUNE MELBOURNE: 20TH JULY
Cliftons Adelaide, Cliftons Perth, Parmelia House, Cliftons Melbourne
1/80 King William St, 191 St Georges Terrace, 1/440 Collins St, Melbourne
Adelaide SA 5000 Perth WA 6000 VIC 3000
Running events in ‘Covid Normal’
We’re all super excited to be delivering physical events again – kicking off with our training host of masterclasses
and training courses.
Safety is of course a priority as we come into Covid Normal. So that you can feel safe and confident in attending
our physical courses, we will be implementing the below precautions at all of our events.
Contact tracing. We will be integrating our
Clear signage at venue registration process with contract tracing system
each state and territory has implemented.
Social distancing as per government
recommendations and incorporated into seating COVID-19 Safe catering
plans
Temperature checks at venue. Hygiene facilities provided throughout
In accordance with government advice and the event
guidelines, we will be conducting temperature
checks at entry.
Online Course Logistics:
28TH JUNE 2021
Join us while we deliver 21st century solutions for 21st century events!
What you’ll need for the best experience
Computer and stable Quiet Room or office Webcam enabled Headphones with Compatibility with
internet connection recommended computer (we want microphone to the Zoom or Webex
you to turn your network and ask conferencing
camera on!) questions verbally platforms
events@konnectlearning.com.au | (02) 8294 2044 www.konnectlearning.com.auMASTERCLASS AGENDA
8:30AM: REGISTRATION | 9:00AM: START
> TOPIC 1:
Basics of contract law, drafting and formation
• Common myths and false assumptions about contracts
• Understanding when a contract is in place – when is there a contract?
• Elements of contract
- Offer, acceptance, consideration, intention, certainty and capacity in contract
• The basics of contract drafting
- Legalese v plain English writing Overcoming problems by identifying and
- understanding difficult clauses
Exercise: Participants will split into small groups and identify problems in a contract formation situation, then discuss
how these problems should be avoided.
> TOPIC 2:
Best practice tendering and procurement processes
• Common legal and probity risks in procurement – Identifying the potential issues
• Recent case law on tendering and what this means for you
• The ‘process contract’ - what this is, when this is created, and what this means as a matter of practicality
• Minimising common legal and probity risks in procurement
> TOPIC 3:
Problematic contractual clauses and mitigating risk
• Anticipate potential problems by identifying common but difficult contractual clauses
• Understand liquidated damages, termination for convenience, indemnities, consequential loss, force majeure,
insurance (including doctrine of subrogation) and other common contractual clauses
• How to manage and otherwise reduce contractual risk through effective negotiation and drafting
• Error avoidance through understanding the ‘ins and outs’ of common termination provisions
• Analyse when contract clauses are not valid or not enforceable
> TOPIC 4:
Dispute resolution and resolving contractual breaches
• Understand the remedies available and the different methods of dispute resolution when things go wrong
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - how to avoid going to court and costly litigation
Exercise: Participants will partake in an interactive exercise to simulate a real-life mediation, highlighting concepts such
as the real cost of litigation, the impact on business relationships and the role that alternative dispute resolution can
have.
For the in person training courses, lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided for all attendees. Morning tea will be at 10:30am,
lunch will be at 12:30pm afternoon tea will be at 3:30pm. Please let Konnect Learning know if you have any dietary requirements a
minimum of 5 working days before the event.
events@konnectlearning.com.au | (02) 8294 2044 www.konnectlearning.com.auPricing
PLEASE NOTE: PRICES EXCLUDE GST
FIRST IN EARLY BIRD STANDARD
Register and pay before Register and pay before Register and pay after
30th April 2021 28th May 2021 28th May 2021
BRISBANE: 16TH JUNE $999 $1,099 $1,199
SYDNEY: 18TH JUNE $999 $1,099 $1,199
CANBERRA: 21ST JUNE $999 $1,099 $1,199
ADELAIDE: 23RD JUNE $999 $1,099 $1,199
PERTH: 25TH JUNE $999 $1,099 $1,199
MELBOURNE: 20TH JULY $999 $1,099 $1,199
ONLINE: 28TH JUNE $799 $799 $799
CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW!
Group Discounts
Looking to send more than 1 team member? Interested in bringing a colleague along? Learning is always better when done in
teams (and your company gains more value too!) Take advantage of our group discounts:
• Register 3 attendees and get a 5% discount
• Register 4-5 attendees and get a 10% discount
• Register 6 or more and get a 15% discount
Terms and Conditions
CHANGES TO EVENTS (COVID – 19 & BEYOND)
Many events this year have inevitably been postponed or cancelled due to State and It is not possible for multiple people to attend within any day of the event on a single
Federal Government mandated shutdowns. We are doing our best to ensure that these registration. Split tickets, i.e. a different person attending each day of the event, can be
events will go ahead on postponed dates and via livestreaming mechanisms. In the event arranged. Please call or email us to arrange the details.
that your registration or participation in an event has been postponed, Konnect Learning
offers flexible tickets and credit notes to all clients that have been impacted. Given the If an event is cancelled or rescheduled, Konnect Learning will ensure all stakeholders are
financial and economic impact of COVID – 19, Konnect Learning is unable to offer a contacted. If an event is cancelled or you are unable to attend the rescheduled event, you
financial refund for events that have been affected by COVID – 19. will be issued with a credit note valid for use towards any future Konnect learning event
held in the twelve months following date of issuance.
A tremendous amount of effort is spent to ensure all of Konnect Learning events proceed
as originally marketed. It is with regret that circumstances beyond Konnect learning’s CREDIT NOTES
control can prevent this from happening. As such, Konnect Learning reserves the right to In the event of issuance of credit notes, holders are entitled to use this credit towards ANY
change the speaker and/or agenda details at any time throughout the marketing lifecycle Konnect Learning event which can accommodate additional delegates. Credit notes must
of an event. Konnect Learning will diligently minimise the risks of changes to any event be used within 12 months from the date of issue to avoid expiry.
and will always ensure events deliver the content that is advertised. Konnect Learning will
notify all participants of any changes in a timely manner leading up to an event. CUSTOMER PRIVACY
Konnect Learning takes diligent action to ensure all client details are protected.
CANCELLATION POLICY Furthermore, we respect our customer’s right to ‘opt out’ of our various promotional
If you are unable to attend an event, Konnect Learning accepts substituted attendees in activities for relevant, upcoming events. If you do not want to receive further information
your place at no additional cost. Please advise us of any substitutions as soon as possible. about our upcoming conferences, training courses and learning experiences, please email
Alternatively, you may transfer your registration to another event run by Konnect us at events@konnectlearning.com.au.
Learning.
ONCE YOU ARE REGISTERED, WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
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as possible. A credit note will be issued valid for use towards any future event within Konnect Learning, you will be sent a confirmation email. This will include your invoice and
the following 12 months following date of issuance. Cancellation notifications received any relevant information regarding the event you are registered for. Konnect Learning will
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registration fee less a service fee of $300. require any further information visit our website at: www.konnectlearning.com.au or call
us on (02) 8294 2044.
Konnect Learning does not provide refunds for cancellation.
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